Exploring Different Genres & Their Benefits


Post Title: Diving into different genres “ What to read & why? 

*NOVEL & SHORT STORIES 

  • KBOOK- Korean Books 

This app is one of the best & highly recommended ones for Korean learners. It includes short stories according to Korean culture and literature. 

You can check the multiple options for this one. 

Here are some story recommendations for beginners & intermediate learners. 

  • 두루 책방 (DOORU LIBRARY) 

MANHWA

  (A korean genre of comic books & graphic novels) 

This app includes all the traditional literary stories. Stories are short & language is really easy. Also it includes a voice feature to listen to the story to understand the right pronunciation of Korean words.

All stories are divided into different levels. From beginner to advanced level. So everything is in flow to get better towards your language goals. 

You can check the counting from point 1 to point 6. The level of language increases with each point. So try to  read with the same pattern. 

  • READ WITH MIMS 

Korean Literature 

This website provides you the guide above Korean literature & where to start. This is easy to understand & includes really useful material. 

  • HAPPY BOOK STORE 

( 한국에세이 ) 

Happy Book Store ( Korean Essays) 

This book includes really good material for language learners in the form of different essays. You can buy them & enjoy reading. 

But I will suggest you to go according to your level of language learning. Books are good but only buy those which you feel comfortable & confident with. 

  • KOREAN NON-FICTION STORIES

goodreads.com

This website includes all the non-fiction story books to read & understand the Korean culture & literature. 

  • KOREAN POETRY: 

Korean poetry plays an important role in understanding Korean culture & literature. Korean poetry explores all the thoughts & point of views. I feel like it is the best way to express emotions & help other people to understand nature. 

Here are some of my favorite Korean poems to read. You can find them online easily. I like these three because of their easy language. So try to find these types of resources in poetry. 

** POEM NO.1 

** POEM NO. 2 

**POEM NO.3 

  • KOREAN NEWS & ARTICLES 

News Paper & articles 

This website includes all the useful Korean newspapers & articles to understand the language. 

Like

  • Dong-a Ilbo (Hangul: 동아일보)

Newspaper Link 

One of the most widely spread Korean newspapers. 

  • Chosun Ilbo (Hangul: 조선일보)

Newspaper Link

This is one of the most influential korean newspapers. The online edition is also published in Chinese, Japanese & English.

  • Yonhap News Agency (Hangul: 연합뉴스)

Newspaper Link 

I included  the essential newspapers or articles. So You can check the website for more. 

I hope you find this blog useful. If you have any questions related to Korean language learning feel free to contact us.

Regards, 

TASKEEN PEERZADA

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